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Niall Horan has announced a massive arena gig in Sheffield on his new tour

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Daisy Jackson - 24th March 2026

Niall Horan has announced a huge arena show in Sheffield this year, as part of a brand-new European tour.

The former One Direction star will be stopping off at the Utilita Arena this September, along with gigs in Manchester, Newcastle, and Glasgow.

The chart-topping singer-songwriter has just announced his Dinner Party Live On Tour tour, which is in support of his upcoming fourth solo studio album.

After his show in Sheffield. he'll then head right across Europe, playing music from his multi-Platinum-selling songbook.

Niall first shot to fame as one-fifth of One Direction, but has one of the group's strongest solo careers, with three chart-topping albums and massive hits like Slow Hands, Heaven, and Our Song.

Niall Horan has announced a massive arena gig in Sheffield on his new tour

He's also worked on some exciting collaborations with the likes of Anne-Marie, and most recently Myles Smith.

£1 from every ticket sold for Niall Horan's Dinner Party tour will be donated to the LIVE Trust, which is dedicated to protecting, expanding, and supporting grassroots music across the UK.

Niall Horan will be at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on Tuesday 29 September.

Tickets will go on sale from 10am on Thursday 2 April HERE.

Niall Horan UK and Europe tour dates in full

22 September – Utilita Arena, Birmingham (UK)
23 September – Utilita Arena, Newcastle (UK)
25 September – Co-op Live, Manchester (UK)
28 September – OVO Hydro, Glasgow (UK)
29 September – Utilita Arena, Sheffield (UK)
2 October – The O2, London (UK)
7 October – Barclays Arena, Hamburg (Germany)
8 October – Uber Arena, Berlin (Germany)
10 October – Royal Arena, Copenhagen (Denmark)
13 October – Lanxess Arena, Cologne (Germany)
15 October – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
16 October – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
25 October – Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona (Spain)
28 October – Unipol Forum, Milan (Italy)
29 October – Unipol Arena, Bologna (Italy)
31 October – Olympiahalle, Munich (Germany)
3 November – Tauron Arena, Krakow (Poland)
5 November – AFAS Dome, Antwerp (Belgium)
6 November – Accor Arena, Paris (France)
9 November – 3Arena, Dublin (Ireland)
10 November – 3Arena, Dublin (Ireland)
15 November – SSE Arena, Belfast (UK)

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The Crucible Theatre set for major £45m upgrade as World Snooker Championship stays in Sheffield

Danny Jones World Snooker Championship staying in Sheffield + Crucible Theatre refurb

World Snooker Championship staying in Sheffield + Crucible Theatre refurb

Sheffield Theatres' much-cherished Crucible is set for a huge upgrade as the World Snooker Championships (WSC) are set to stay in the Steel City.

Great news for sport in Yorkshire all-round.

Estimated to be worth around £45 million, the Grade II-listed structure renovations won't begin for a little while just yet, but it is set to increase the capacity of the space by more than 50%.

Announced on Tuesday, 24 March, the major refurb will be partly funded by public money and topped up by the private sector and "philanthropic partners".

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The UK government and Sheffield City Council will be pumping in approximately £35m, with a further £10m being added through the investment mentioned above.

Soon to allow the theatre to scale up or down in size, the hope is that the new 'in the round' format will enable the Crucible to serve its arts and sporting audiences for decades to come, as well as opening the big Northern stage up to new opportunities.

Due to start in the summer of 2028, it's still unclear as to the exact completion date, but the plans are in support of confirmation that the annual snooker tournament will stay put.

A fresh agreement with the WSC will see them stay in Sheff until at least 2045, with the Crucible's number of seats set to jump from just under 1,000 to 1,480.

It's also said there is an option in the deal to extend the contract until 2050, and as one of the biggest competitive events that comes to the city year in and year out, you would expect them to push hard for the Council and partners to push hard for this, too.

crucible theatre redevelopment — Credit: Bread and Butter PR (supplied)

sheffield theatres investment — Credit: Bread and Butter PR (supplied)

Dan Walker, Chair of Sheffield Theatres Trust, said in a statement: "The Crucible is a wonderful theatre with a brilliant reputation, and the positive impact of this investment will be seen for years to come.

"As a proud resident of Sheffield, I know the importance of snooker to our city, but this isn’t only good news for Sheffield: this is amazing news for the north of England and the whole of the UK."

If all goes to plan, the overhaul should take around 18 months, with productions being hosted in the Lyceium and the newest room, the Montgomery.

All the while, the Sheffield Theatres will continue to present new work both domestically and around the globe over this period, with more details coming this autumn 2026.

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Inside Sheffield’s newest Italian trattoria from the team behind The Pearl and Bench

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The talented team behind two of Sheffield's best eateries have opened a restaurant in the city centre.

And it'll come as no surprise to you that it's absolutely class.

When it was announced last year that the masterminds behind Bench and The Pearl, two award-winning Sheffield venues, were setting their sights on opening an Italian trattoria in the city centre we couldn't believe our luck.

Maria, located on Wellington Street in the new heart of the city development, is a homage to owner Ronnie's grandmother and a nod to his southern Italian heritage.

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Images: The Sheff

It's a space unlike anything in the city, a small but perfectly-formed space complete with counter dining where you can watch the magic happen.

And magic really is happening, because the food is nothing short of brilliant.

They're cooking up Sicilian-inspired dishes made using Yorkshire produce, like the tortellini in brodo with Yorkshire ham from Swaledale Butchers in Skipton.

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Images: The Sheff

They're making their own focaccia daily, in fact our portion was cooked just twenty minutes prior to it being served to us, still steaming and utterly delicious.

There's a special selection of 'before you wait' cocktails on the list, with £5 negronis and dirty martinis that remain that price throughout the day. This is something more restaurants need to be doing, please.

You could come here and get a glass of wine and a bowl of pasta on your lunch break, or you could get comfy and indulge in three or four courses with a few cocktails. Either way, you'll be leaving very happy.

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Images: The Sheff

This is elevated dining in a cosy, neighbourhood setting. Even the tiny touches have been thought of, including tiny bowls of Maldon salt on each table in case you need an extra sprinkling.

They're yet to open their bookings due to awaiting approval from the council, but for now you can pop by Maria to sample their preview menu and they'll welcome you in with open arms.

Keep an eye on their opening date here.

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